KASHIF ALI
Lahore
Summary
Technical Animator with deep expertise in runtime animation systems, character locomotion, and game-ready animation implementation. Specialized in state machines, motion matching, runtime retargeting, and advanced IK/FK systems. Passionate about building scalable and dynamic animation pipelines that bridge the gap between programming and creative teams.
I also run a dedicated YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@TechAnimStudios), where I share in-depth tutorials on animation programming and procedural systems.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Technical Animator
Hanger-13
08.2023 - Current
- Developing Motion Matching for Player and NPC Locomotion
- Designed and implemented Player Character Locomotion Controller for responsive and fluid movement.
- Developed comprehensive Locomotion Systems for both player characters and NPCs, supporting varied gameplay requirements.
- Created and maintained Animation Blueprints, Control Rigs, and IK Rigs to drive high-quality character animation.
- Owned and developed features for the Player Animation Blueprint, Control Rig, and IK Rig based on game design specifications.
- Prototyped and implemented gameplay mechanics using Blueprints, contributing to core gameplay feel and responsiveness.
- Built and integrated Procedural Animation Systems to enhance realism and responsiveness in character movement.
- Acted as a bridge between programmers and animators to define and implement in-game animation systems and mechanics.
Senior Technical Animator
Drama Studio
11.2025 - Current
- Designing Motion Matching framework for NPC movement
- Creating procedural animation work for NPC overlays and weapon holding.
- Working on the NPC cover system and cover locomotions.
Senior Technical Animator
Gunzilla Games
07.2023 - 09.2023
Technical Animator
AntiMatter Games Limited
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Working on IGI-Origins a tactical first-person shooter genre, the prequel to 2000s Project I.G.I.
- Setting up Player Character and Player Locomotion in FPS.
- Setting up AI Animation Blueprints and Locomotion.
Technical Animator
Moshpit-Studios
Lahore
04.2019 - 10.2022
- Create/Maintain Animation Blueprints, Anim Graphs, Control Rig, IK, Procedural Animation etc.
- Lahore
Education
BSCS - Computer Science
Governmane College University
01.2019
Skills
- UnrealEngine
- Technical Animation
- Procedural animation
- Gameplay mechanics
- Character locomotion
- Motion matching
- Blueprint Scripting
- Animation Programming
- C
Portfolio
https://www.youtube.com/@TechAnimStudios
Timeline
Senior Technical Animator
Drama Studio
11.2025 - Current
Senior Technical Animator
Hanger-13
08.2023 - Current
Senior Technical Animator
Gunzilla Games
07.2023 - 09.2023
Technical Animator
AntiMatter Games Limited
10.2022 - 07.2023
Technical Animator
Moshpit-Studios
04.2019 - 10.2022
BSCS - Computer Science
Governmane College University